How to pronounce purls
Say it like PURLZ. Purls is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/pɝlz/PURLZ
UK British/pɜːlz/PURLZ
- PURLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Purls pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of purls
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PURLZ.
What does purls mean?
noun
- plural of purl How to pronounce purl
- third-person singular simple present indicative of purl How to pronounce purl
Questions about saying purls
How do you pronounce purls?
Say PURLZ. The American pronunciation is /pɝlz/. In British English it is /pɜːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in purls?
Purls is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PURLZ.
Is purls pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pɜːlz/ (PURLZ).